Local Navy bases tackle anti-terrorism training next week

It’ll be the Navy vs. the terrorists in Puget Sound for one week, starting next Monday.

If you are near a Navy base and hear gunfire, it’ll probably just be a training exercise. The gunfire is supposed to be simulated.

The U.S. Navy’s mainland shore bases — including those in Puget Sound — will go through a week-long stint of anti-terrorism and security training. This is an annual exercise and is not in response to any specific threats, a Navy news release said.

Loud outdoor loudspeakers may be used to alert people of the training exercises in play. Also, traffic and access to bases might be delayed during parts of next week.

The participating Puget Sound bases include Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett and Naval Magazine Indian Island.